Lily-Rose Melody Depp biography, parents, boyfriend, dating history, age, height and weight 2025

Lily-Rose Melody Depp Biography

Lily-Rose Melody Depp is the daughter of what was once one of Hollywood's most famous couples: Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. With such a pedigree, it's surprising she didn't make her acting debut until 2014, appearing in Kevin Smith's horror-comedy "Tusk". And in 2016, she became the face of the famous Chanel No. 5 fragrance.

Childhood and Family Lily-Rose Melody was born in Paris to the star-studded acting duo Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis.

Lily-Rose Depp's parents gifted her their extraordinary genes

She spent her early years in Saint-Tropez at the family's Plan-de-la-Tour estate. She also has a younger brother, John Christopher Depp III.

Lily-Rose Depp with her mother, Vanessa Paradis

Her parents were overjoyed when Lily was born. Johnny Depp even tattooed his daughter's name on his chest. Together with Vanessa, he wrote a lullaby called "La Ballade de Lily Rose" – Johnny composed the music while Vanessa wrote the lyrics.

Johnny Depp's tattoo with his daughter's name

In 2012, Johnny Depp left Vanessa for the young actress Amber Heard. With both parents sharing custody, she began splitting her time between two homes, dividing her time between her mother in Paris and her father in Los Angeles.

Johnny Depp's children out and about; Lily-Rose is 8 years old

Surprisingly, young Lily-Rose developed a friendly relationship with her stepmother. They were spotted together on several occasions, chatting pleasantly during shopping trips and café visits.

Lily-Rose Depp and Amber Heard shop together

Lily-Rose and her brother attended Oakwood, a prestigious Hollywood private school known for nurturing both academic excellence and artistic creativity with deep respect for each student. Lily was an excellent student who actively participated in school activities. She graduated from school in 2016. Lily-Rose's graduation photos stunned the public – the petite teenager looked incredibly delicate next to her classmates.

Acting Career

From day one, her photos were splashed across tabloids everywhere. Every milestone in Lily's life got the full media treatment - birthdays, red carpet appearances, even her outfit choices. Growing up surrounded by A-listers, cameras, and reporters, she knew the entertainment world inside and out. But fame came with a price. While she adored her father and everything he represented, she desperately wanted to shed the "Johnny Depp's daughter" tag that shadowed every creative move she made.

Lily-Rose Melody doesn't want to be known only as Johnny Depp's daughter

In 2013, at just 14, she made her acting debut in Kevin Smith's "Tusk" alongside her father. "So exciting to share my small part in 'Tusk' with my dad. Hope you guys love it!" Lily-Rose posted on Instagram. The movie was absolutely bizarre. Fans called it a twisted mashup of "Misery" meets "Human Centipede." But that's exactly what you'd expect from Johnny Depp's daughter - pure madness and absolute insanity!

It was a small part - a charming blonde gas station cashier who couldn't tear herself away from her phone to help customers. It later turned out that "Tusk" was actually a reference to Lily-Rose Depp's next film - "Yoga Hosers". These two films, along with "Moose Jaws" set for release in 2017, make up the "Canadian Trilogy". Kevin Smith directed the trilogy, with Lily-Rose's co-star being his daughter Harley Quinn Smith, who's the same age as Lily.

In 2015, she starred in the film "Planetarium" alongside Natalie Portman. The actresses played two sisters gifted with the ability to communicate with spirits. Portman actually handpicked Lily for the role, sending her photos to director Rebecca Zlotowski. The film hit theaters in November 2016.

Planetarium:Lily-Rose Depp and Natalie Portman played two sisters

At the May 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Lily-Rose showcased another project - "The Dancer", which tells the life story of Isadora Duncan.

Lily-Rose Depp: In the Bag

In July 2016, "Yoga Hosers" hit theaters, with Lily-Rose battling "universal evil" alongside Austin Butler, Tyler Posey, Adam Brody, and other young actors.

Yoga Hosers Clip: Hunter and Gordon Visit the Colleens at work

2018 saw the premiere of French comedy "A Faithful Man", starring Lily-Rose alongside Louis Garrel and Laetitia Casta. That same year brought another French production - thriller "Savage" with Depp in the starring role.

2019 found the young actress in epic historical drama "The King" opposite Timothée Chalamet. Lily-Rose landed the role of Catherine of Valois, the beloved of King Henry V.

Lily-Rose Melody Depp on the set of the movie The King

She starred in the sci-fi thriller "Voyagers" (2020) with Tye Sheridan and Fionn Whitehead, and appeared in the drama "Crisis" (2020) alongside Gary Oldman and Armie Hammer. Depp starred alongside Keira Knightley in the end-of-the-world thriller "Silent Night" (2021).

Modeling Career

On April 1, 2015, the flamboyant fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld staged a showcase of the Chanel Paris-Salzburg collection in New York. No one suspected that the fashion show would become something of a debutante ball. All eyes at this event were on Lily-Rose Melody. Soon rumors began swirling that she could become the new face of the iconic French fashion house.

Lily Rose Depp - not only a talented actress, but also a promising model

In May 2016, Lily-Rose Depp was unveiled as the face of Chanel's sophisticated new fragrance №5 L'Eau. As a variation of the legendary Chanel No. 5, the perfume was set to be autumn 2016's biggest hit. This put Lily in the same league as Audrey Tautou, Nicole Kidman, and Catherine Deneuve, who had previously fronted campaigns for this iconic Chanel fragrance.

L'Eau N°5, the Film with Lily-Rose Depp – CHANEL Fragrance

In June 2023, the TV series "The Idol" premiered, starring Lily-Rose alongside rapper The Weeknd. The first two episodes screened at the Cannes Film Festival, with critics calling it a "new twist in the evolution of the series industry." Once again, the abundance of adult scenes sparked comparisons between Lily-Rose and Vanessa Paradis's breakthrough in "White Wedding" (1989).

Lily-Rose Melody Depp in the TV series Idol

Lily plays pop star Joseline who is going through hard times. She's trying to return to the stage after a nervous breakdown when fate brings her together with the mysterious Tedros. A cult leader, he gradually isolates her from her loved ones and begins controlling her life. According to Lily-Rose, her character was inspired by Sharon Stone in "Basic Instinct".

The Idol. Official Trailer

Personal Life

In August 2015, Lily took part in the Self Evident Truths project, advocating for LGBT rights. According to media reports, she wanted to publicly come out as bisexual. This sparked romantic rumors with Stella Maxwell, fueled largely by their steamy photoshoot for Love Magazine.

Photoshoot of Lily-Rose Depp and Stella Maxwell for Love Magazine

For about three years (2015-2018), she dated model Ash Stymest, who's made his mark in both modeling and music. He's opened for Balenciaga, starred in Dr. Martens campaigns, and regularly graces the pages of Vogue.

Lily-Rose dated her "The King" co-star Timothée Chalamet for about a year. Photos of them vacationing on a yacht surfaced online. Neither of them officially confirmed the relationship. Later, Timothée hit back at claims their romance was just a publicity stunt: "I spent an entire day on that yacht with someone I truly loved."

Lily-Rose Depp and Timothée Chalamet on a yacht

In 2021, paparazzi repeatedly spotted the actress on dates with actor and musician Austin Butler. She was also linked to musician Yassine Stein.

Lily-Rose Depp and Austin Butler on a date

According to Johnny Depp, Lily has a complex personality, but she's also incredibly intelligent and can be the sweetest person on earth. In 2016, Lily vividly demonstrated her love for her father. When Amber Heard filed for divorce and demanded financial support from Johnny Depp—who refused—she accused him of domestic violence. In response, Lily-Rose posted a touching photo with her father on Instagram, writing: "My father is the sweetest, most loving person in the world. He's always treated me and my brother with nothing but love and care, and anyone who knows him would say the same."

Lily-Rose Depp Now

In 2024, Depp took on the lead role in Robert Eggers' supernatural thriller "Nosferatu" – the same director who captivated audiences with the psychological horror "The Lighthouse." Her character Ellen suffers from terrifying visions that grow worse when her husband (Nicholas Hoult) departs on an extended business trip to a nearby country, where he's set to finalize a property deal with a mysterious wealthy client. While everyone around her dismisses these episodes as hysteria, a scientist and gifted occultist (Willem Dafoe) recognizes that Ellen is truly cursed.

A young woman in black clothing against the backdrop of a 19th-century winter city — Still from the film Nosferatu

To authentically portray possession, Lily trained in butoh – traditional Japanese ritual dance. "Robert wanted to see complete self-abandonment, so you could let something else take over your body. If you watch butoh dancers on video, you'll see people with the most vacant stare – it really looks like they're gone and someone else has taken their place," the actress explained.

A girl with rolled-back eyes and a protruding tongue with dripping saliva — Lily Rose Depp as Ellen

Lily-Rose Melody Depp: latest news and articles

Lily-Rose Depp on `Idol` and her own Childhood: `Joselyn and I have Different Stories`

27 Jun 2023

Shirley Figueroa

Beautiful, gentle and fragile Lily-Rose Depp! I can`t say anything about her talent because I didn`t see her works but her heredity is amazing...

2021-05-10 19:21:50
Christopher Cobb

Is unlikely that Lily-Rose Melody Depp can be so famous like her father but she has the making of a famous model.

2021-05-01 13:19:54
Jacqueline Flores

In my opinion Lily-Rose Melody Depp is too skinny even for a model. But her face is beautiful even without makeup.

2021-04-29 23:36:09
Joseph Palmer

I don`t know Lily-Rose Depp as an actress or model but I know her as a daughter of famous Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. Is unlikely to be that famous like her parents.

2021-04-06 11:15:40
Martha Ramsey

To has this heredity as Lily-Rose it is not surprising that she is so beautiful as a porcelain statue.

2021-03-30 21:10:18

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